BGCWPA staff, members, communities, the city of Pittsburgh and the nation are coming together to give back to those in need during this trying time. Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania remains the consistent champion and advocate for youth by doing whatever it takes to ensure they have a GREAT FUTURE.

As BGCWPA’s Senior Director of Program Excellence, Juan Perez, explains, “At the heart of our efforts are the kids, families and communities and we’re a part of making sure that everyone gets what they need.”Juan, among other BGCWPA staff members, has been the heart of our relief efforts as he has been physically delivering food and kits for the last two and half weeks to hundreds of local families. Join Juan in this video as he tours the gameroom of our Carnegie Clubhouse stuffed with cleaning supplies, food boxes, and hygiene items where our youth usually play pool and games. Juan shares, “It is interesting because the game rooms are usually the life of the Clubhouses, so it is fitting these efforts are taking place here to help continue the life of the community.”

Help kids meet their basic needs and lend a piece of your heart to those who need it most on May 5, 2020. 100% of the funds donated on May 5, 2020 will directly impact thousands of local youth. “At the heart of this, we come out of it stronger and better than before because our kids need us more than ever. On the other side of this, we are going to be a stronger organization than ever before,”“ said President & CEO Dr. Lisa Abel-Palmieri.

$20 provides a hygiene/ cleaning kit to be delivered to the doorstep of a family in need

GivingTuesday, the groundbreaking global generosity movement, announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world.

#GivingTuesdayNow brings together individuals, nonprofits, communities, small businesses, brands and more; by providing a unifying moment for giving back on May 5, 2020

Why should you give to Give Big Pittsburgh COVID-19 Response? This city wide fund-raising effort will support non-profits that are providing essential services to those affected by the disease ANDorganizations whose operations have been disrupted by the economic shutdown deployed to fight the pandemic.

Rather than waiting until the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (Giving Tuesday) to launch our fourth annual Give Big Pittsburgh campaign, Pittsburgh Magazine is jumping in now with the COVID-19 Response Campaign, an effort to assist in raising critical dollars — in the safest way possible — for nonprofits in Western Pennsylvania during this time of exceptional need.